Saints Dietsch named top LL defensive rookie

St. Lawrence University freshman linebacker Alec Dietsch was named the Liberty League Rookie of the Year and 12 other Saints football players received conference honors Tuesday.

Dietsch, who was also named to the leagues second team, ranked third in the Liberty League in total tackles with 81 and fourth in tackles per game with 8.1. He also intercepted three passes, which was tied for the second-highest total in the league.

Seniors Mike Tateosian, Victor Coker Jr. and Obi Nwaigwe were named to the first team. Maurice Irby, Max Johnson, Andrew Cox, Connor OBrien and James Holley-Grisham earned spots on the second team.